Assistant Professor of Teaching

The Ohio State University • Columbus, OH

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About The Position

The Department of Geography at The Ohio State University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month Assistant Professor of Teaching position in support of our growing online and in-person Master’s in Geographic Information Science and Technology (MGIST).

The primary responsibility of this position is to support and advance Ohio State’s MGIST program — an online and in-person master’s degree designed for working professionals who wish to deepen their expertise in geographic information science and technology and further their careers in the rapidly growing field of geospatial science. The program’s flexible format enables students to complete coursework on their own schedule while engaging with cutting-edge topics in GIS and spatial science. In addition to supporting the MGIST, this position may also contribute to the department’s in-person undergraduate and graduate offerings in GIS.

The successful candidate will teach 7–8 courses per academic year. Depending on departmental needs and the candidate’s background and interests, these courses may cover areas such as GIS foundations, cartography, remote sensing, spatial analysis and modeling, spatial databases, machine learning and artificial intelligence, software development and project management, and ethics and professionalism.

The successful candidate must be comfortable designing and delivering rigorous, engaging course content in a mostly asynchronous online format and producing high-quality online instructional materials. Applicants should note that the MGIST serves a distinct student population of working professionals who are seeking graduate-level qualifications to advance their careers, and who are very likely to return to professional practice. Our students bring substantial workplace experience, expect immediately applicable training, and value flexible, practice-oriented, and professionally relevant instruction.

Beyond teaching, the successful candidate will contribute to curriculum development and program assessment for GIS courses and may support recruitment as well as mentoring of students in the MGIST program. The successful candidate will also be expected to serve on department committees and undertake other service activities in support of the MGIST.

Requirements

• Candidates must hold a PhD in GIS, remote sensing, computer science, geosciences, environmental science, or a closely related field
• Demonstrate excellence in teaching
• Strong proficiency in GIS
• Excellent communication skills
• A clear commitment to working with and supporting students.

Nice To Haves

• Experience teaching in an online environment, particularly in a mostly asynchronous format, and demonstrated ability to develop high-quality digital instructional content is strongly preferred.
• Relevant industry experience in geospatial technologies or related fields, with the ability to bring professional practices and real-world applications into the classroom, is also strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach 7–8 courses per academic year.
• Design and deliver rigorous, engaging course content in a mostly asynchronous online format and producing high-quality online instructional materials.
• Contribute to curriculum development and program assessment for GIS courses
• Support recruitment as well as mentoring of students in the MGIST program.
• Serve on department committees and undertake other service activities in support of the MGIST.

Benefits

• Eligible Ohio State employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, and state or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree